Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control

27. Sept. 2026, 21:16

In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far

28. Sept. 2026, 17:26

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".

Nigerian attempts to break world record by dancing non-stop for seven days

28. Sept. 2026, 15:39

Crowds have gathered in Lagos to watch Ben Dancer, who says he will carry on dancing until Tuesday morning.

Four bodies found after avalanche hits Himalayan climbing group

28. Sept. 2026, 16:13

Rescuers are still looking for 12 Nepalese cook staff who were preparing for climbers to ascend the Himlung Himal peak.

Seoul summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row

28. Sept. 2026, 14:57

Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret.

Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab

28. Sept. 2026, 17:15

Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.

Stand-up comic released after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan

28. Sept. 2026, 20:23

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş also faces a travel ban but has been released due to time served.

Plan for controversial Sydney data centre scrapped after push-back

28. Sept. 2026, 12:47

Goodman Group, the property giant behind the Project Mars data centre, says the decision is due to changes to the "policy and regulatory environment".